W.D. Bickham, Dayton Daily Journal, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the "American Editors" series produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887 for their cigarette brand, features W.D. Bickham, the editor of the Dayton Daily Journal. The card depicts Bickham's portrait on the right, while the left side shows a view of the Miami Canal in Dayton, Ohio, with a cityscape, bridges, and boats in the background. This series highlights prominent figures in American journalism, offering a glimpse into the nation's evolving media landscape in the late 19th century.